Growing Oregons Economy

Growing Oregon's Economy

ONAMI’s model of mentoring and funding has been frequently cited as a national example for innovation-based economic development and regional collaboration. ONAMI’s measures of success tell the story:

ONAMI’s measures of success tell the story:

Oregon Advantages

Oregon has a history of attracting risk takers: brave souls looking to blaze their own trails. This pioneering spirit set the stage for a cluster of high-tech companies that took up residence in the state in the 1940s, planting the seeds for future innovators.

By the 1990s, Oregon became home to the world’s most advanced small-tech, industrial research and development sites—earning the area the apt nickname, the Silicon Forest.

ONAMI was a logical next step. With the groundwork already laid in nanoscience and microtechnologies, the organization has been able to capitalize on the state’s other rich resources too: an affordable business climate, deep talent pools at regional universities, collaborative communities and a pervasive, pioneering spirit.

Today, brilliant researchers, leading technology firms, innovative startup companies and investors are making Oregon their home—building out the state’s impressive resume:

Two Nobel science laureates—Linus Pauling and Carl Wieman—with three prizes between them

ONAMI to return as sponsor and panel leader at OSSF 2020

The wildly successful Oregon Science Startup Forum 2020 event will be held 9:00-5:00 (reception to follow) Saturday June 20, 2020 (i.e. rescheduled from April 4) at the Knight Cancer Research Building: 2720 SW Moody Ave., Portland, OR 97201.

OSSF 2020 is your chance to learn from experienced science entrepreneurs and commercializaton professionals, hear presentations and pitches from some of the newest companies and ideas in the region, and meet potential partners and supporters for your idea.

ONAMI is proud to sponsor this outstanding event and to once again chair the popular opening panel "What's is it Like to be a Science Entrepreneur?"

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